Tandoori Shrimp

Name: Tandoori Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 lbs of large shrimp; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tbs fresh mint, chopped; 1 tbs fresh ginger, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp garam masala; 2 drops red food coloring; 2 lemons cut into wedges for serving; kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Ingredients

2 lbs of large shrimp
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbs fresh mint, chopped
1 tbs fresh ginger, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp chili powder
2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala
2 drops red food coloring
2 lemons cut into wedges for serving
kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste

This wonderful Indian Shrimp dish is spiced with mint, cilantro, ginger garlic, turmeric, and coriander.

Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving tails on. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
Combine the yogurt with the fresh coriander, mint, salt and pepper to taste.
Pour over the shrimp and mix well. Leave shrimp in mixture for 5 minutes.
Mix the ginger, garlic, chili powder, turmeric, coriander, garam masala and food coloring in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and marinate for 10 minutes.
Thread the prawns onto metal skewers and barbecue or grill for about 5 minutes.
Turn the skewers once, so the shrimp cooks evenly.
The shrimp are ready when they start to curl and turn opaque.
Serve on skewers with lemon wedges.